A friend asked me not long ago how life was going at the cabin.
I said “Well, it’s up and down.”
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Toaster has been wearing his Super Cat outfit a lot lately. He seems to enjoy the extra layer now that the weather has turned colder.
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The colder weather also means more bugs and mice are moving in to the cabin. Stink bugs and ants in the kitchen. Mice in the living room and under the sink. This is especially disconcerting in the kitchen, where it seems the bugs will always win. Everywhere I look, a creature.
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I’m cooking a lot more lately. Cooking thru the creatures.
This Mushroom Benedict recipe was really tasty. I tested it for the Washington Post. And then I looked at the nutritional information and realized why it was so yummy. Heck yeah, 56 grams of fat. Definitely a weekend indulgence, but worth every gram.
I also made these butternut squash scones. Mine were just “meh” because I didn’t have any sage and used rosemary instead. Mistake. Sage would’ve been nice. Recipe at Food52.
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Wait WHAT? 56 grams of fat? Jeeze I ate like three of those suckers. Not to mention I dispatched all the scones by myself, too.
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Super Cat doesn’t even need a cape to be super.
Look at those fierce claws on that sweet little kitty!
So, my burning question is . . . do you find that the quiet and solitude of the cabin HELP motivate you to write more, or does it HINDER? I’m having problems motivating and focusing and am wondering if I need a quieter place or a place with more energy.
It helps a lot, mostly because I get very distracted in more high energy environments. You could try a writing residency at an artists retreat for a week or so and see if you like it. Have you ever heard of VCCA (the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts)? It’s an artist residency here in Virginia. I’d love to talk more with you about writing Lisa!
Geez, VCCA is incredible! Have you participated in any of their programs? Maybe that’ll be my next bucket list item. Yes, I would love to talk with you about writing… lisa@lisaweldon.com – email me when you have a chance.
I love Toaster and his confidence in his powers.